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News from June 2023

Village of River Forest Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2023

Village of River Forest Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group met Monday, May 15

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“Admitted concealing student performance data;” Letter describes Winnetka test scores scandal under now River Forest curriculum chief Hawley

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2023

The woman choosing River Forest School District 90’s curriculum, Allison Hawley, was forced to resign from her previous job in Winnetka, after her boss revealed she “concealed student performance data” from that community.

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Pritzker applauds Senate, House budget agreement: Gives us 'the tools to manage the program properly'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders reached a significant milestone by agreeing on a $50.6 billion state budget.

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2023

Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Monday, May 15

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2023

City of Countryside Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, May 10

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Mohanraj to Oak Park River Forest high school graduates: 'Be willing to change everything'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The Oak Park River Forest high school graduation celebration was held on June 4th, with their own district board member Mary Anne Mohanraj giving a speech about how graduates should address life moving forward.

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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met May 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 6, 2023

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Monday, May 8.

City of Countryside City Council met May 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023

City of Countryside City Council met Wednesday, May 10

Village of Brookfield Village Board met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, May 8

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Berwyn city council considers $1,255,000 contract to improve city's emergency services

By West Cook News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The Berwyn city council recently discussed a contract to purchase new emergency response and record keeping technology for the city's emergency responders.

Village of Western Springs President and Board of Trustees met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023

Village of Western Springs President and Board of Trustees met Monday, May 8

Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023

Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Monday, May 8

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Oak Park residents rank 96th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By West Cook News | Jun 4, 2023

Oak Park residents paid $737,647 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Illinois governor: 'This bill seeks to rebalance the tax sale system in the interest of local governments, residents and community developers'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois was expected to give approval recently to legislation aimed at revamping the state's process of selling unpaid property taxes, altering the manner in which delinquent property owners may have their taxes subjected to auction.

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Harmon on acknowledging education from private schools: ‘I would not be where I am today without the wonderful teachers at St. Giles & St. Ignatius’

By West Cook News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Despite his deep connection to the state’s Catholic schools, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) has not shown support for extending the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program.

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West Cook News area weekly mass times

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the West Cook News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales during week ending May 27 in Cook County

By West Cook News | Jun 3, 2023

There were 1,214 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending May 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 43 inmates sentenced in Cook County during week ending May 3

By West Cook News | Jun 2, 2023

There are 43 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 3.

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Scott Levin: 'The Academy is designed to give our residents an inside look at how public works operates'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 2, 2023

The city of Elmhurst celebrates the citizen graduates of their second Public Works Academy.

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Ralph Gross: Elmhurst residents have 'yet another reason to feel proud of their city'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 2, 2023

The city of Elmhurst has been honored as a Gold Water Ambassador by the American Water Works Assn., Illinois AWA District Trustee Ralph Gross announced.